Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Fukuoka Softbank, Game 20 (22nd, ES CON FIELD)
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham managed to turn the game around with three runs in the bottom of the third inning.
In the bottom of the third inning, with two outs and trailing by two runs, consecutive hits by Tatsuki Mizuno and Shun Mizutani put runners on first and second, and Kotaro Kiyomiya hit a timely hit to score one run. Yuya Gunji then drew Walk, expanding the opportunity to bases bases loaded with two outs. Reyes then hit a timely single to center fielder, bringing two runner home. In the bottom of the first and second innings, the team was hit against the opposing starting pitcher, Haru Matsumoto, but they managed to turn the game around with four hit and one Walk.
Reyes, who hit the game-winning hit, has now hit in six consecutive games and is maintaining his good form with a batting average of .304 in August (as of the start of the game).
Written by Yokazu Sonoda
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